I am combining some of my favourite challenges this week - the Twisted Sister Challenge and the Midnight Madness sketch Challenge: http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/
This weeks TSC was to made a humorous Christmas Card....When I got this image from one of my Twisted Sisters Sue (aka Coffeestamper aka Perk) I loved it instantly...there is something about those adorable mittle mice pulling faces into that shiny ornament that rings true - how cute are they - they certainly made me smile!!
I have used the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge and really enjoyed it - if you haven't been over and checked it out already - you are missing out!! you can find it here. I chalked the image, which qualifies this card for another favourite Stampin' B. Challenge as well: http://stampinbsdesignteam.blogspot.com/
Dimensional Magic was added to the ornament, giving it a realistic look IRL...I have added touched of gold through the pine needles and on the top of the ornament!
The image has the corners cut with a small circle punch and then is sponged around, layered on black CS and secured with gold brads. I have torn and sponged strips of DP to add to the end panels, then used eyelets and made holes and threaded gold cord through some lovely little jewellery clasps....the extra gold touches add so much life to this card!
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 7:06 AM
Aw, sister, these critters are adorable! I have this image too, and may have to case you on this one! Love how you got the bulb to shimmer. Your jewelry clasp just shines against your pretty DP. Wonderful job! LYMI XO
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 7:50 AM
Tooo cute Linda. You are doing Christmas!! Wow, I haven't even done one. I am going to be in trouble in December unless I hurry and get started. The Midnight Madness Design Team thanks your for playing along with us.
------------------------------ Phyllis Young at heart, slightly older in other parts. We really never grow up, we just learn how to act in public!! What if you woke up today with only what you had thanked God for yesterday??
Registered: April 25, 2006 Location: Northampton England Posts: 1502
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 8:00 AM
Oh Linda this is beautifully colored, and that cheeky mouse did bring a big smile to my face, wow such a lot gone into this, brads, eyelets, clasps, sponging, all so worth it! as you have produced one very special Christmas card, one very lucky person is going to get one very special card.
------------------------------ Christina
When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will finally know peace.
Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 12:50 PM
Oh that's so well done, and so cute! Just darling!!! Love that fun mouse!! You really captured the colours just right!! Fun fun card! Love your papers!
Registered: August 29, 2007 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Canada Posts: 20999
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 1:14 PM
Linda, this is too terrific and way too cute.
I think your coloring is amazing and the touch of gold on the hook makes it look real. I also really like the sketch for this card and the way you used the eyelets with the chains.
WOW!!!
You keep on making these great cards Linda....
------------------------------ Nicole
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